The Irish Times

Owen Doyle: Weekend Tests show that referees should reach for their cards sooner

Matches emphasise need to punish serial offenders and retain control of game

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 06:00

A win for Wales over Australia but it was all about the cards

Angry Australia coach Dave Rennie describes the refereeing as ‘horrendous’

Sun Nov 21 2021 - 19:27

Wales will have to make at least four changes for Scotland trip

Wayne Pivac weighs options after injuries mount up following Ireland win

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 16:47

Gerry Thornley: France may learn it’s a bad week to run into this Ireland team

Despite the defeat to Wales there was much to admire in the Irish performance in Cardiff

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 06:00

Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to Wales

John O’Sullivan takes a look at Ireland’s opponents ahead of Sunday’s opener

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 09:03

Wales see off Georgia to give Wayne Pivac a welcome win

Teenage winger Louis Rees-Zammit scores on his debut in Llanelli

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 20:09

Ross Byrne ready to steer the ship for Ireland against England

Leinster outhalf vying with former English youth rival Billy Burns for the 10 jersey

Wed Nov 18 2020 - 06:26

Champions Leinster look for high-octane start against Dragons

Jordan Larmour to start on the wing with Hugo Keenan named at fullback

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 06:15

Pro 14 preview: Future uncertain but for now Leinster remain the team to beat

Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00

Stuart Lancaster and Leinster ready to roll again at the RDS

Province welcome Dragons to Dublin as they look to shake off their Saracens hangover

Tue Sept 29 2020 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Saracens have targeted Leinster for eight months

Weakened defending champions remain daunting Champions Cup quarter-final opponents

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 06:00

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones to equal Test record with 148th cap

Secondrow will match Richie McCaw as the Six Nations reaches conclusion in Cardiff

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 12:58

England survive late Welsh rally to secure the Triple Crown

Eddie Jones’s side turn the screw after Justin Tipuric’s try for the ages and sign off in style

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 19:29

England and Eddie Jones at the vanguard of rugby’s hybrid era

Teams selecting specialised ‘finishers’ as size dominates from grassroots to the top

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 11:30

Robbie Henshaw offers timely reprise of his versatility and class

Leinster centre proved more than a handful for the Welsh midfield for 44 minutes

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 06:00

Ireland weather the storm to see off Wales

A much improved performance is rewarded with a bonus point win in Dublin

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 18:22

Wales embracing Wayne’s world and doing it the Pivac way

Kiwi coach has an attacking philosophy which could help re-route European rugby

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 06:00

Saracens centre Nick Tompkins to start for Wales against Ireland

Wayne Pivac makes one change to his XV with George North reverting to the wing

Thu Feb 06 2020 - 12:29

Wales kick Six Nations off with five try win over Italy

Hosts cruise to bonus point victory as Italians fail to register a score in Cardiff humbling

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 16:20

Six Nations 2020: Wayne Pivac’s Wales sure to challenge again

Warren Gatland has gone but the defending champions have plenty of strength in depth

Mon Jan 27 2020 - 17:00

Andy Farrell sidesteps Saracens issue at Six Nations launch

‘It is a disappointing place to be in but ... I am not in position to comment any more’

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 06:00

Five uncapped players in Wales’ Six Nations squad

There’s a recall for Rhys Webb who last played Test rugby just over two years ago

Wed Jan 15 2020 - 11:39

Munster up against it after losing at Saracens

Defending champions put on show of strength against Johann van Graan's visitors

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 17:31

Johann van Graan: ‘We’ll take a win against Saracens any day of the week’

Peter O’Mahony admits second-half weather meant it was better off not having possession

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 21:32

New Munster battle some old-school weather to hold off Saracens

Game of two halves sees Mark McCall’s side take bonus point away from Thomond Park

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 20:01

Racing 92 thrash defending champions Saracens

Russell inspires French side to bonus point win over beleaguered Premiership outfit

Sun Nov 17 2019 - 17:45

Mark McCall says Saracens could sacrifice Europe to avoid relegation

English club set to put out youthful sides in defence of Champions Cup

Sat Nov 09 2019 - 17:54

Mark McCall frustrated despite Saracens moving closer to double

Nick Tompkins scores hat-trick as they make Premiership final

Sat May 25 2019 - 16:57

Saracens dethrone Leinster in Champions Cup final

Defending champions overpowered as Saracens secure a third title

Sat May 11 2019 - 19:36

Leinster come in to Champions Cup final in fine fettle

Maro Itoje will play at blindside flanker for Saracens in Saturday’s final at St James’ Park

Fri May 10 2019 - 12:23

Saracens slam Champions Cup door shut on Munster

Munster suffer more semi-final heartbreak as Saracens reach Champions Cup decider

Sat Apr 20 2019 - 17:44

Saracens demolish Glasgow to set up Munster semi-final clash

David Strettle and Liam Williams score two tries each as English side pass half-century

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 18:14

Ashton and Farrell book a quarter-final place for Saracens as Scarlets held to a draw

Late try secures berth in the knockout stages for defending champions

Sun Jan 15 2017 - 16:06

Ulster miss out on bonus point after Saracens second half blitz

Les Kiss’s side left to rue missed opportunities as hosts run away with it at Allianz Park

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 17:21

Ireland women see winning streak end

Grand Slam champions are beaten as England gain revenge at Twickenham

Sat Feb 22 2014 - 21:33